There’s no such thing as “normal” discharge because everyone is different. And the production of discharge slows as you transition into menopause. It’s normal to start producing discharge in the months before your first period. Think of discharge as the body’s own shower gel, which means you don’t need to clean it with anything other than water. Fluid is released from glands within your cervix and vagina to flush out any bacteria and old cells that might lead to infections. Well, the vagina (or the internal part of your genitals) is actually self-cleaning, thanks to discharge.
Before we get into what it looks like, let’s go over what it does. As mentioned above, healthy vaginal discharge can be slightly different in look, texture, and color from person to person.
